Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 1:11 pm (-3.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 13m at 5:18 am (7.4 ft)
Sunset today : 9:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:08 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - May 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:566.14:375.14:08-0.65:508:26Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:007.710:11 AM5.56:084.65:090.35:498:28Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:537.711:45 AM5.17:333.86:131.25:478:29Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:407.61:375.08:312.97:192.15:458:31Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:207.63:135.49:141.98:222.95:448:32Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:547.54:246.09:491.19:183.55:428:33Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:247.45:226.510:200.310:094.15:418:35Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:507.26:117.010:50-0.210:564.65:398:36New Moon8Wed
9Thu4:157.16:557.311:21-0.711:425.05:388:38New Moon9Thu
10Fri4:427.07:367.511:53-0.95:368:39New Moon10Fri
11Sat5:126.88:157.612:285.212:27-1.05:358:40New Moon11Sat
12Sun5:466.68:547.61:175.41:03-0.95:338:42Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:236.49:337.62:115.51:42-0.75:328:43Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:036.110:127.53:115.52:23-0.45:318:44Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:475.710:517.44:195.33:060.15:298:46Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:415.311:297.45:325.03:510.65:288:47First Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:484.96:364.54:391.25:278:48First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:057.311:09 AM4.67:213.95:321.95:268:50First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:387.312:414.67:533.06:302.65:258:51First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:117.42:214.98:242.17:303.35:238:52Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:447.43:455.68:571.08:293.95:228:53Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:177.54:486.39:32-0.29:234.45:218:55Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:537.65:417.010:10-1.210:154.85:208:56Full Moon23Thu
24Fri3:317.76:307.510:51-2.111:065.25:198:57Full Moon24Fri
25Sat4:127.87:177.911:34-2.611:595.45:188:58Full Moon25Sat
26Sun4:587.78:058.212:20-2.85:178:59Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:477.48:538.312:565.51:07-2.65:179:00Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:427.09:418.32:015.41:57-2.15:169:01Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:426.410:298.23:155.02:49-1.35:159:03Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:505.711:168.14:364.53:42-0.35:149:04Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri10:125.05:583.74:370.95:149:05Third Quarter31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9449798)

Common Questions About Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA today?

Slack tide in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is approximately 9:14 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 10% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Orcas, Orcas Island, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Tide predictions for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Tide data for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9449798. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9449798.

What is the moon phase in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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